Explore American History, Science, and Geography with The Peaceful Press Playful Pioneers Volume 2
The Digital Peaceful Press Playful Pioneers Volume 2 offers a complete, literature-based curriculum for elementary students (ages 5-12), crafted to make American history, science, and geography come alive. Rooted in Charlotte Mason’s educational philosophy, this curriculum focuses on storytelling, hands-on projects, and nature study to cultivate curiosity and a love of learning. This multi-part bundle includes the Parent Guide, Student Sheets (available in print, cursive, elementary, and kindergarten formats), and a robust art study, creating a holistic, engaging educational experience for your child.
Through monthly themes exploring each region of the United States, children learn about American history’s most significant figures and events, paired with science and geography activities that deepen their understanding of the world.
Check Out The Playful Pioneers Volume 2 Book List
Key Features:
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30 weeks of history, science, art, Bible, and practical skills.
- Engaging hands-on projects for each historical unit in the Parent Guide–225 pages
- Literature-based readings with notable American figures and events.
- Multi-level student sheets for handwriting and copy work, including Kindergarten–115 pages, cursive–181 pages, print–177 pages, and elementary–189 pages.
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Art studies featuring American artists to inspire creative expression.
What The Playful Pioneers Volume 2 Provides:
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Charlotte Mason Approach to Learning: The bundle emphasises “living books” – quality literature that tells captivating stories about people, places, and ideas. Rather than relying on textbooks, this approach encourages children to engage deeply with each story, followed by narration (retelling in their own words), to reinforce comprehension and develop memory and language skills. Nature study, art appreciation, and hands-on activities round out the experience, allowing children to connect with the material on multiple levels.
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Journey Through American History by Region: This 30-week curriculum covers the seven regions of the United States, plus a study of the Constitution, giving students a comprehensive view of America’s development.
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New England States: Students begin by learning about Pilgrim life, reading Squanto’s Journey and Ox-Cart Man. Activities include candle-making, exploring a map of colonial New England, and writing a Pilgrim journal entry.
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Mid-Atlantic States: Students dive into the Revolutionary War through The Boy Who Drew Birds and The Cabin Faced West during this unit. Geography lessons on states and capitals are paired with map skills and timeline work, reinforcing an understanding of early American settlements and battles.
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Southern States: Children learn about Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass by studying the Civil War and the Underground Railroad and reading Follow the Drinking Gourd. Science studies on Southern plant life, such as cotton, and practical activities like making Johnny Cakes deepen their knowledge of this region’s history and culture.
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Science and Nature Studies with a Charlotte Mason Influence: Each month features science activities inspired by the region’s unique flora, fauna, and natural history.
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Midwestern States: Students explore animal habitats while reading Paddle to the Sea. They create a “pond life” nature journal, identifying animals like beavers and eagles, experimenting with how streams form, and learning about local ecosystems.
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Rocky Mountain States: Students study rock formations, minerals, and mountains. They practice map-making, examine Native American trail systems, and enjoy hands-on projects like rock painting and collecting natural materials.
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Creative Art and Poetry: The Playful Pioneers Art Study introduces children to iconic American artists, including Edward Hopper, John James Audubon, and N.C. Wyeth. Each month’s artwork complements the historical theme, allowing students to learn by observing, sketching, and imitating the techniques of American masters. Poetry study, another Charlotte Mason element, incorporates regional poems and hymns, such as Walt Whitman’s Pioneers! O Pioneers! and “America the Beautiful” to foster a love for language and beauty.
- Comprehensive Student Sheets for Multi-Level Learning: The Student Sheets include narration prompts, copy work, and poetry selections tailored for various skill levels. The cursive and print copy worksheets reinforce handwriting, vocabulary, and grammar. At the same time, the Kindergarten Copy Work file is designed for young learners with larger fonts and single-word tracing. Maps of the United States, weekly journaling pages, and states-and-capitals exercises introduce children to U.S. geography, strengthening spatial awareness and memory.
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How to Use The Playful Pioneers Volume 2:
1. Download and Print: Begin with the Parent Guide and Student Sheets, plus the monthly Art Study. Each week, refer to the “Week at a Glance” for a clear overview of daily activities and supplies needed.
